Attempted murder probe after boy shot and stabbed

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Image caption, Police at the scene as investigations continue in Cambrian Terrace, Holbeck

Police have launched an attempted murder inquiry after a 16-year-old boy was shot and stabbed in Leeds.

Officers were called at 00:08 BST on Sunday to Cambrian Terrace in Holbeck where the boy was found seriously injured.

He suffered machete wounds to his leg and arm, and arm injuries consistent with a shotgun discharge. He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

The boy is believed to have been attacked by a group of males near the location where he was found. Anyone with information is urged to contact West Yorkshire Police.

Det Ch Insp James Entwistle said: β€œThe criminal use of firearms on our streets is something we will always treat extremely seriously, and we are carrying out extensive inquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify those responsible.

β€œAlthough the injuries the victim has received are not life-threatening, this attack could easily have had fatal consequences and we are treating it as attempted murder."

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